Driver G2, Kyiv, Ukraine at UNDP

Kyiv, , Ukraine -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Defensive driving, Vehicle maintenance, Chauffeur protocol, Road safety, Administrative support, Logistics, Client-oriented approach, Security awareness

Industry

International Affairs

Description

The Position: The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Representative, Deputy Representative, high-ranking UN officials and visitors. You will report to the Administrative Associate in close collaboration with Security Analyst. How you can make a difference: UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2026-2029), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. Job Purpose: Providing reliable and safe driving services, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. You would be responsible for: 1. Driving and Transport Services * Drives office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials, and visitors, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient travel. * Delivers and collects mail, documents, and other items as required. * Meets official personnel and visitors at the train stations, airport, including managing visa, customs, and other formalities when required. * Keeps abreast of traffic, road conditions, and security considerations to ensure safe and punctual arrival at destinations. 2. Vehicle Maintenance and Management * Manages all aspects of vehicle maintenance: conducts minor repairs, arranges major repairs and services, ensures timely oil changes, checks brakes, tires, water levels, and keeps vehicles clean and in good running condition. * Maintains accurate daily vehicle logs and assists in preparing vehicle maintenance plans and history reports. * Ensures availability of all required vehicle documents, including insurance, registration, and other legal formalities. * Monitors and tracks insurance, taxes, and any other vehicle-related compliance requirements. 3. Safety and Compliance * Adheres to all UNFPA rules, regulations, and safety procedures, including steps required in the event of an accident. * Maintains awareness of security, road, and operational risks to ensure safe transport of passengers. 4. Administrative Support * Supports other office operations as assigned by the International Operations Manager, Administrative Associate, or relevant supervisors related to the vehicle management. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Completed Secondary Level Education. Knowledge and Experience: * Valid driver’s license. * Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record. * Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills. * Skill in minor vehicle repairs. Languages: Fluency in Ukrainian is required. Working knowledge of English is an asset. UNFPA Work Environment: UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here [https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion] to learn more. Disclaimer: Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Responsibilities

The driver provides reliable and safe transportation for UNFPA staff and visitors while managing vehicle maintenance and documentation. They also assist with administrative tasks and ensure compliance with all safety and security regulations.